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Simplifying Fractions Worksheet
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Simplifying Fractions Worksheet
📚 Part 1: Identifying Equivalent Fractions
1. Which fraction is equivalent to 2/4?
1/2
2/8
3/4
4/6
2. Which fraction is equivalent to 6/9?
3/6
2/3
1/3
6/12
3. Which of these fractions are equivalent to 4/8? (Tick all that apply)
1/2
2/4
8/16
3/6
4. What is 10/15 simplified to its lowest terms?
5/10
2/3
1/3
5/15
✏️ Part 2: Finding the Highest Common Factor (HCF)
5. Find the HCF of 8 and 12, then simplify 8/12.
HCF of 8 and 12 = _______
8/12 simplified = _______
6. Simplify these fractions by finding the HCF:
a) 6/18 = _______
b) 9/15 = _______
c) 12/16 = _______
7. Show your working to simplify 14/21:
Answer: 14/21 = _______
🎯 Part 3: Problem Solving
8. Sarah ate 6/8 of her pizza. Write this fraction in its simplest form and explain why simplifying fractions is useful.
6/8 simplified = _______
9. Match each fraction with its simplified form by drawing lines:
4/6
8/10
9/12
15/20
3/4
4/5
2/3
3/4
10. Challenge: Simplify 18/24 and explain your steps using mathematical language (numerator, denominator, HCF).
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